Ukraine
Russian forces fail to consolidate their advantage as the battle of Pokrovsk becomes a modern day Stalingrad
The battle for Pokrovsk continues to rage after Russia came close to taking the Donbas’ key logistical hub last week. A determined counter offensive by Ukrainian troops has kept the Russian forces at bay in what has become a modern day Stalingrad.
Ukrainian opposition party Holos calls for vote of no-confidence in the government over Energoatom corruption scandal
The leader of Ukraine’s Holos (Voice) liberal opposition party, Kira Rudik, has called for a vote of no-confidence in the government, as the Energoatom corruption scandal continues to gather momentum.
COMMENT: Finland’s President Stubb lists the three obstacles to a Ukraine ceasefire
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine is unlikely to materialise before spring, and urged Western allies to sustain support for Kyiv despite recent corruption scandals.
North Korea halves shell supply to Russia as stockpiles run low, says Ukraine
North Korea has significantly reduced its shipments of artillery shells to Russia in 2025, as domestic stockpiles show signs of exhaustion, and the quality of munitions deteriorates.
EU LNG imports set for record high in November as US supply surges
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports into the European Union are on track to hit an all-time monthly high in November, driven by a sharp rise in shipments from the United States.
KYIV BLOG: Ukrainian war sailing towards a crisis
Russia’s oil industry, long seen as the bedrock of the country’s economic strength, is being slowly degraded—not by sanctions or falling demand, but by the persistent and methodical pressure of Ukraine’s drone attacks.
COMMENT: Ukraine slowly wearing down Russia's oil industry
Russia’s oil industry, long seen as the bedrock of the country’s economic strength, is being slowly degraded—not by sanctions or falling demand, but by the persistent and methodical pressure of Ukraine’s drone attacks.
London court orders former Ukrainian tycoons Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov to pay over $3bn in PrivatBank fraud case
Judgment is a major victory for Ukraine’s largest lender, which has spent years pursuing legal claims across multiple jurisdictions to recover losses linked to its former owners.
Ukraine suspends justice minister amid $100mn energy corruption probe
German Galushchenko has been suspended as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation into alleged large-scale money laundering in the country’s energy sector.
The EU’s new supply web
Global turbulence has stalled FDI for now, but the potential for future investment around the EU’s periphery — from the Western Balkans to Ukraine to north Africa — remains strong.
Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau targets ex-Zelenskiy business partner in sweeping energy corruption probe
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has carried out a series of high-profile searches in Kyiv, including premises linked to Timur Mindich, a former business partner of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Zelenskiy calls for 27 Patriot systems as Russia steps up missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid
Ukrainian president urged Western allies to accelerate the delivery of air defence systems to shield the country from intensifying Russian strikes.
Norway reportedly considers sovereign fund collateral for EU’s €140bn Ukraine loan
Proposal offers a way to overcome Belgian objections to using frozen Russian sovereign assets to back the EU loan facility for Kyiv.
Russia unleashes massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy grid, crippling thermal plants and gas sites
Russia launched one of its heaviest air assaults in months overnight, striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones and causing widespread blackouts across major cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine faces deepening humanitarian crisis as 37% live in poverty, 65% of children affected
Sustained fighting and large-scale displacement have pushed millions into hardship.
Russian forces surround Ukrainian army in Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces are struggling to hold their positions in the eastern city of Pokrovsk and nearby Myrnohrad, where Russian troops are intensifying their offensive.
Poland plans to become US gas hub to supply Slovakia and Ukraine
Poland will seek to become a regional distribution centre for American gas to supply neighbouring Slovakia and Ukraine, President Andrzej Nawrocki said while on a visit to Bratislava.
Defence firms replace IT companies as key driver of Ukraine’s office real estate market
Ukraine has become an increasingly important hub for international defence firms seeking to co-develop and test weapons systems, finds consultancy UTG.
Pokrovsk update: Russia controls half the city in a chaotic battle
The battle for Pokrovsk is raging and the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) have captured half the city, but the situation is very confused. Reports from the city say there is no frontline as the Russians are using a “Brownian motion” tactic.
Ukraine gets a B grade from EU: good, but more work needed
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected a two-tier solution proposed by Brussels to accelerate Ukraine’s EU accession bid, after the European Commission (EC) released a progress report on November 4.